I graduated from Abu Dhabi University with a Bachelor of Architecture and a GPA of 3.98 – top of my class. During the winter semester of my senior year, I interned with GHD Engineering. The company was so pleased with my work that they extended the internship until the end of my senior year. After graduation, I was selected for Gensler's six-month Professional Internship Program. Gensler - ranked the top architecture firm globally at that time - was impressed with the quality of my portfolio and my design program capabilities. Had the global pandemic not resulted in a hiring freeze, I would have secured a full-time position with Gensler.
Following this, I decided to pursue a postgraduate program and chose the Master of Construction Management at the University of Kansas, USA, out of multiple offers from UK and USA universities. I am on course to graduate this year (May 2023) with a GPA of 4.0. and the options for my next step are wide open. GLMV Architecture in Kansas City extended my summer internship and offered me a full-time position after graduation. Or I might accept an offer from Kansas State University to study for a Ph.D. in Environmental Design. Abu Dhabi University gave me the skills to succeed in my field, and I am grateful to all the professors and teaching assistants who supported me through my undergraduate and postgraduate journey. I am excited to see what the future holds.
Esraa Abuelrub
Graduate Bachelor of Architecture
My journey at Abu Dhabi University has been nothing short of incredible, and it has played a huge role in shaping who I am today. As a graduate with honors from the Bachelor's program in Mass Communication in 2016, I had the privilege of being a student of some of the most knowledgeable and experienced educators in the field.
The program provided me with a solid foundation in communication theory, and I learned about various forms of media such as print, broadcast, and digital media. This allowed me to pursue my passion for content creation and media, and I was able to start my career as a content creator and presenter.
In 2019, I graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration with a fellowship from Griffith University, Australia. I owe this achievement to the exceptional education I received at Abu Dhabi University.
ADU gave me a platform to develop my skills and knowledge beyond the classroom. As a member of the Media Youth Council, I had the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the media industry, and we developed solutions for various media-related issues in the UAE.
Today, as a content creator and presenter, I owe much of my success to the education, mentorship, and opportunities provided by Abu Dhabi University. I am grateful to the faculty, staff, and fellow students who have supported me throughout my journey.
Shehab Al Hashemi
Mass Communication and MBA Graduate
I was privileged to be taught by an outstanding faculty, providing incredible teaching efforts and support. Without this continuous support and world-class teaching, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish the achievements I’ve always dreamed of. I was able to complete my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in three years due to the flexibility and availability of courses, which allowed me to graduate among the first cohort of students in 2014.
The resources available at ADU provided me with the opportunity to explore modern challenges in the field of conditioning monitoring and opened doors to new challenges. I also worked as a teaching assistant while pursuing my master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Thanks to ADU, I had the opportunity to broaden my academic horizons and learn from some of the best minds in the field. I am currently working as a doctoral researcher on the topic "AI-based condition monitoring of electro-hydraulic systems" at Tampere University, Finland.
Abid Abdul Azeez
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
"I aimed to make a positive impact on ADU during my time here."
"Having worked in different sectors for several years, I realized that law was my true passion. After conducting extensive research to find the best institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in law, I found Abu Dhabi University to be impressive with its accreditations and world rankings."
"I am receiving the highest standards of education in my program, with excellent facilities and incredibly knowledgeable and supportive professors. The co-curricular activities at ADU have provided me with opportunities to participate in seminars and conferences, enabling me to apply what I have learned in real-world situations on an ongoing basis."
Salama Al Meraikhi
Graduate of the Bachelor of Law (Arabic)
As an alumna of Abu Dhabi University's Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (English) program, I can confidently say that it provided me with the opportunity to learn the best practices in media production for various media platforms. Working with sophisticated equipment such as high-end cameras, lighting, vision mixers, and the audio console in the TV studio was an experience that gave me the confidence to work at both front and back camera in television production. The program helped me discover my true potential and transformed me into someone always ready to accept challenges. My parents were my motivation to succeed; my friends gave me the necessary support; my teachers provided the tools.
Set your goals and make a plan to achieve them!
Nada Ali
Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (English)
As a current Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student at ADU, I can confidently say that the university has provided me with countless opportunities for growth and learning, both academically and personally. The faculty and professors have always been dedicated to ensuring that students receive a quality education, as well as inspiring us to push ourselves to new heights.
The supportive community at ADU has helped me to achieve my goals and aspirations, and I am grateful for the guidance and encouragement I have received from everyone involved. Although I will eventually graduate and move on to new endeavors, I know that the experiences and knowledge I have gained at ADU will stay with me throughout my life.
In short, ADU has had a profound impact on my academic journey and personal development, and I am proud to be a part of this exceptional institution.
Sven Ivak
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Student
ADU was one of the most significant stations in my journey. It provided me with ample opportunities to invest my time and energy in various extracurricular activities such as research, competitions, sports, and volunteering. I used to enjoy spending my time on campus using the available facilities. I am immensely grateful for the professors who acted as mentors and provided me with their knowledge and support, helping me identify my goals and achieve them in my career path. As a graduate in Business Administration, I am delighted that my BBA degree is double accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, which is a distinction only 1% of business schools worldwide have achieved.
Sara Kittaneh
Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
The professors at ADU encourage you to succeed by nurturing your enthusiasm as well as improving your knowledge in the areas of biology, medicine, and engineering. Their doors are always open, and they deliver the classes in such an enjoyable way.
I have really enjoyed my biomedical courses and learned a lot, including about medical devices and how to design and classify them. Because of this, I feel I will be able to make a real difference in the biomedical engineering field and the health industry in general.
State-of-the-art technology is used in all the labs, providing students with an optimum hands-on learning experience. In fact, the Bioimaging Research Lab is affiliated with the University of Louisville's Bioimaging Lab, making it one-of-a-kind in the UAE.
Huda Tarek Sliman
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
“Prevention is better than cure!”
"I'm currently working in health education focusing on giving lifestyle advice to people with type 2 diabetes. As part of my program, I took an internship with the Department of Health and this experience helped me secure this position with Daman shortly after graduation.
ADU has given me so many opportunities. With the encouragement of my professors, I started the Public Health Club and held the position of Club President for a year. Through the Club, we attended numerous events and conferences related to our field, gaining a lot of practical experience along the way.
I've experienced several proud moments during my time at ADU including being honored in the Dean's List for my high GPA. My high point, however, was being appointed as a UAE Public Health Ambassador through the Health Authority Abu Dhabi's (HAAD) Public Health Ambassador Program. This aims to engage communities in healthy life choices which is, I believe, my vocation in life."
Maram Hijjah
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Graduate
ADU’s College of Business launches Bloomberg Finance Lab
ADU has launched the Bloomberg Finance Lab at its College of Business (CoB), granted to the University in 2019 by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
ADU has launched the Bloomberg Finance Lab at its College of Business (CoB), granted to the University in 2019 by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE).
The Bloomberg Finance Lab allows professors to bring the real world into the classroom and provides students with the same platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies to enhance their academic studies across a wide range of disciplines. It is a financial platform that provides finance news and information, research, financial data within a trading platform that gives students a vibrant and exhilarating insight into financial markets and allows them to learn about trading, test their ideas on the stock market and work in teams to learn how to make sound investment decisions that will help boost their skillset to enter the workforce with confidence.
ADU is facilitating access to the Bloomberg Finance Lab for its students across all campuses, where the University anticipates that more than 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students will benefit from the platform. The launch of the labs will complement ADU’s academic offerings, as it will provide a dynamic link to various business programs offered to students of the College of Business, and will be used to train students in several business courses.
Professor Barry O'Mahony, the Dean of ADU’s College of Business, said: “We would like to thank the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) & the Ministry of Education for this generous grant. We are proud to launch the Bloomberg Finance Lab at ADU, which will play a key role in bridging the gap between theory and practice and position our students to take leadership roles in the real-world economy. The launch of the Bloomberg Finance Lab reflects ADU’s commitment to ensuring that our students develop the knowledge, skills and expertise that promotes the innovative thinking that leads to sustainable organizational performance. We strive to provide the best in-class technologies and educational tools that will further enhance the students’ holistic academic experience. When coupled with our student-centric philosophy we are confident that our graduates will be able to achieve their full potential and take on the leadership’s roles required to drive organizational transformation in the UAE and beyond.”
Dr Hazem Marashdeh, Head of the division of Accounting and Finance within the College of Business, said; “The Bloomberg lab adds to the suite of College of Business programs and courses that are innovative and relevant to the industry and the profession. The College of Business’s range of state-of-the-art undergraduate and postgraduate programs are delivered by highly qualified faculty and supported by cutting-edge, industry-based research. They are tailored to meet the UAE’s business market, offering students both theoretical and practical experience designed to boost their skillsets and prepare them for distinct challenges as emerging business leaders.”
“BBA students were able to get hands-on experience of the Bloomberg Finance Lab, which helped them elevate their research and analytical skills, and enhanced their academic experience across a wide range of business discipline. Through the Bloomberg Finance Lab, ADU strives to provide its students with a competitive edge and open the door for career opportunities, as well as fostering graduates and business leaders to advance the Abu Dhabi 2030.” Dr Marashdeh added.
The Bloomberg Finance Lab allows students to monitor financial assets traded in open stock markets and helps the University integrate industry baseline data, news and analysis into its curriculum for business and faculty research.
In light of the spread of Covid-19, Bloomberg has provided ADU’s students and faculty with free remote access to the Bloomberg platform without the need to access the University’s laboratory.
ADU’s College of Business is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited, making it among the 1% of business schools worldwide that have this double accreditation. The college offers its students a variety of well-rounded professional development opportunities as part of its premier business and management education including Bachelor of Business Administration in 7 concentrations, MBA in 10 tracks as well as the prestigious Doctorate of Business Administration.